Perception Engineer, Surface Maritime Costa Mesa, California, United States Apply Req ID: 3724

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement an accurate, real-time 3-D perception system into vehicle system software to ensure safe navigation and effective operation of autonomous vehicles
• Utilize advanced techniques in computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning to enhance perception capabilities of Anduril vehicles
• Develop software that runs on- and off-platform, using a variety of technologies
• Contribute to the design and implementation of development processes for the initial delivery and subsequent iteration of robotic software, including full lifecycle testing
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to integrate perception technologies into vehicle architectures
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of perception algorithms through metrics on offline datasets, simulation, and real-world experiments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and systems engineers, to ensure effective system integration and testing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with aspects of the perception development life-cycle: recording, annotation, algorithm development, evaluation, and edge implementation
• Proficiency in C++ and Python
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors such as radar, sonar, LIDAR, and cameras
• Knowledge of at least one of: computer vision, tracking, sensor fusion, SLAM, machine learning
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement robust validation and verification strategies for the perception system
• Capacity to learn and grow individually, while contributing to team cohesion
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice to Have

• Experience with autonomous systems in the maritime domain
• Experience developing modern machine learning approaches to perception such as models for end-to-end multi modal 3-D object detection and tracking
• Experience with traditional tracking and sensor fusion
• Experience building datasets for tracking and producing established metrics for evaluating tracking algorithms
• Experience with simulation tools and frameworks, such as Gazebo, Unity, or Unreal Engine, for algorithm validation and testing
• Knowledge of safety standards and certification processes for autonomous systems
• Familiarity with System Engineering concepts

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $138,000 - $207,000 USD, with highly competitive equity grants
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost (U.S.), or equivalent coverage in other regions
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance fully covered
• Generous holiday calendar and PTO plans
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage
• Free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching
• Work-life support services such as legal and financial support
• Professional development stipend
• Daily meals and provisions at some offices
• Company-funded commuter benefits based on region
• Relocation assistance (role-dependent)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (US roles)